Draw wine as thou mayest list from jar or from the gourd.[250]
The distance is not great between the gourd and jar.
The gourd is not, like thee, made drunk by grape’s nectar.
Draw water from the brook, or from a pitcher’s mouth;
The brook is still the source whence pitcher’s filled; forsooth.35
Seek light as listest; whether from the moon or sun.
The moon derives her sheen from daystar’s golden tun.
Imbibe what light thou canst from any twinkling star.
The Prophet said: “Stars are all my disciples.” Hear![251]
He further said: “How happy they who see my face,[252]